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The Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore is focused on positive youth development. Through teamwork, dedicated staff and volunteers the Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore are changing statistics in the community and inspiring youth.
Dakota Crow of the Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how the club is inspiring and enabling all youth in the Musekgon community.
Interview recorded September 21st, 2017.

The WMCAT Adult Career Training program offers under and unemployed men and women the opportunity to learn a new career, while growing personally and professionally. Their small class sizes, deep impact and extra services move adults toward new careers in the medical coding, medical billing and pharmacy technician fields. These are careers that pay living wages, may offer benefits, and provide opportunity for career advancement.

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Technology and the automobile are coming together in Michigan. Kirk Steudle, Director of The Michigan Department of Transportation joins Laurel Hess for a discussion on the future of automated vehicles in Michigan.

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MET is a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan which allowsfor the pre-purchase of tuition based on today's rates and then paid out at the future cost when the beneficiary is in college. Performance is often based upon tuition inflation.

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Small Talk is where children who are victims of physical and sexual abuseare interviewed and offered therapy atno cost. The missionof Small Talkis to provide a comfortable, child-friendly atmosphere where children receive coordinated services during the child abuse investigative process. After law enforcement receives a report of abuse, the goal is to conduct oneinterview by a trained professional to avoid re-victimizing a childwith repeated, unnecessary interviews. Achild'sstatement is obtained in a developmentally-sensitive, unbiased, and truth-seeking manner that will support accurate and fair decision-making in the criminal justice and child welfare systems. After the interview process is complete, trauma-focused counseling is offered at no cost. Small Talk, accredited with the National Children's Alliance, is leading the community in addressing child abuse and empowering children to have the courage to heal. Small Talk is where small voices can be heard.

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Anyone, including a child, who suspects child abuse or neglect, can make a report by calling 855-444-3911. In addition, the Child Protection Lawrequires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Review theMandated Reporterssection of our website for more details.
Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect will either be:
Assigned for investigation;
Rejected; or
Transferred to another agency for investigation, such as law enforcement or the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing.
Reports must meet the following three criteria to be assigned for investigation:
The alleged victim is under 18 years of age.
The alleged perpetrator is a parent, legal guardian or other person responsible for the child's health and welfare.
The allegations minimally meet the child abuse and neglect definitions in the Child Protection Law.
If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult.
One number. One call. One person can make a difference.

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Michigan is unfortunately, among the top states for high fire fatalities every year. Fire safety must be an everyday vigilant practice in every home throughout the State of Michigan. The Bureau of Fire Services mission is to provide protection of persons and property from exposure to the dangers of fire through inspection and fire prevention and to serve the training needs of over 30,000 fire fighters in the state of Michigan.
Visit the Bureau of Fire Services on the web.
Interview recorded on May 25th, 2017. Hosted by Laurel Hess.

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Ewa Matuszeweski, CEO of MedNetOne Health Solutions (MedNetOne), a health care management organization offering infrastructure, clinical and technology services to more than 800 private practice physicians and other independent care providers, announced that MedNetOne will join with Oakland University’s School of Health Sciences to present a first of its kind symposium in Michigan focused on the social determinants of health. EntitledBetter Upstream Health, Better Downstream Care,the April 18 event is part of the Oakland University School of Health Sciences 2018 Healthology Symposium series,“where science, practice, and social interests meet” and which provides a culminating focus for faculty, students and community partners to celebrate impactful research and scholarship that affect health outcomes.

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Inspired by its heritage since 1906, Matrix Human Services advocates for and serves the most vulnerable in the metropolitan Detroit community and empowers individuals and families to enhance the quality of their lives and achieve self sufficiency.
Matrix Human Services, a 501(c)3 organization, has served the Detroit community and surrounding areas for well over 100 years. The League of Catholic Women led the way in 1906 with a vision and mission to fight poverty. Today our mission remains the same as we continue to touch hearts and change lives in our community. With programs at more than 30 locations, Matrix Human Services serves more than 20,000 individuals and families each year.
Brad Coulter of Matrix Human Services joins Laurel Hess to discuss important programs like the head start preschool program.
Interview recorded November 16th, 2017.

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